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Geospatial Forum with Dr. Diego Riveros-Iregui (UNC Chapel Hill)

Jordan Hall 5103 2800 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

A rapidly growing body of work suggests mountain streams emit surprisingly large amounts of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Studies in these environments are scarce and estimates of CO2 fluxes from aquatic environments are poorly constrained. High-altitude tropical grasslands, known as “páramos,” are characterized by high solar radiation, high precipitation, and low temperature. They also…

Geospatial Forum with Prof. Catherine D’Ignazio (MIT)

Jordan Hall 5103 2800 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

As data, including geospatial data, are increasingly mobilized in the service of governments and corporations, their unequal conditions of production, their asymmetrical methods of application, and their unequal effects on both individuals and groups have become increasingly difficult for data scientists–and others who rely on data in their work–to ignore. But it is precisely this…

Geospatial Forum with Dr. Daniela Jones (NC State)

Jordan Hall 5103 2800 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Biomass feedstock utilization has the potential to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and improve energy security while decarbonizing our energy needs. Energy crops, short rotation woody crops, municipal solid waste, and agricultural and forest residues are considered promising sources of renewable energy. Computer modeling has proven to be a key tool towards minimizing logistics cost.…

Geospatial Forum: 3rd Doctoral Student Edition (NC State)

Jordan Hall Addition 1216 2720 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. students will share current research in a series of lightning talks: Martine Mathieu: Spatial Predictive Dispersion Modeling of Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Concentrations as Surrogates for Exposure in Colfax, Louisiana, USA (advised by Jennifer Richmond-Bryant, FER) Abstract: In Colfax, LA, several residents have experienced adverse health effects in an area surrounding an open…

Geospatial Analytics Dissertation Defense: Corey T. White

Jordan Hall 5103 2800 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Defense Presentation Title: Facilitating Civic Engagement in Rapidly Urbanizing Regions through Geospatial Participatory Modeling Co-Advisors: Dr. Helena Mitasova, Associate Director of Earth and Environmental Sciences Applications, Center for Geospatial Analytics; Dr. Ross Meentemeyer, Director, Center for Geospatial Analytics Abstract: Rapid urbanization and the increasing frequency of extreme precipitation events are leading to communities vulnerable to flooding and…

Geospatial Analytics Dissertation Defense: Katie McQuillan

Jordan Hall 5103 2800 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Defense Presentation Title: Linking Forests and Freshwater across the Southern Appalachian Forest Landscape Advisor: Dr. Katherine Martin, faculty fellow and assistant professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources Abstract: Forests act as natural water towers, provisioning freshwater downstream to support aquatic biodiversity and supply drinking water, agriculture and energy. Understanding how climate change…

Geospatial Forum with Dr. Caren Cooper (NC State)

Jordan Hall Addition 1216 2720 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

(Spatial) Scales of Justice: Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Participatory Sciences Summary: The participatory sciences manage public engagement to create bridges between science and society, taking different forms in different disciplines. The discoveries and advances through these large collective efforts are unique and not possible by people working alone. With innovations in geospatial and data…

Geospatial Forum (Lecture) with Dr. Verónica Andreo (CONICET and the Gulich Institute – Argentina)

Jordan Hall 5103 2800 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Environmental Drivers of Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases: Leveraging Remote Sensing in Public Health Summary: Vector-borne and zoonotic diseases are responsible for one-sixth of disease and disability worldwide. Their distribution and spread is highly dependent on the environment. In the face of the environmental changes brought about by the Earth-system crisis, remote sensing has gained renewed…

Geospatial Forum (Studio) with Dr. Verónica Andreo (CONICET and the Gulich Institute – Argentina)

Jordan Hall Addition 1216 2720 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Using Satellite Data for Species Distribution Modeling with GRASS GIS and R Registration opening soon! Summary: Species distribution models (SDM) have traditionally used climatic data as predictors of habitat suitability for the target species. In this hands-on studio, we will explore the use of satellite data to derive relevant predictors. We will perform satellite data…